Our Featured Guest For Sunday, December 22, 2025 Is Jim Beach
Jim Beach is a 2x award-winning keynote speaker, SBA Award–Winning radio and podcast host heard on 100 AM/FM stations, a McGraw-Hill 5x bestselling author, and USAToday’s “#2 Business Speaker to Follow in 2025.” He is the founder of The School for Startups and host of the nationally syndicated School for Startups Radio, with work spanning entrepreneurship, climate innovation, education, and global speaking.
His latest book, The Real Environmentalists: How Wayne Elliott and Other Capitalists Will Save the World, spotlights overlooked entrepreneurs building real, profitable climate solutions. Beach argues that while climate change is real and urgent, true progress comes from entrepreneurs making clean energy affordable, waste reduction profitable, and sustainability scalable—not from politicians or celebrity activists. The book also includes his provocative list of the “Top 10 Celebrity Environmental Hypocrites.” Read more at: https://realenvironmentalist.com/
An accomplished entrepreneur and educator, Beach founded American Computer Experience, growing it to 650+ employees and $12M in revenue with programs at MIT, Stanford, and other top institutions. He later taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State University, where he was the highest-ranked professor for 12 straight semesters, and his classroom startup experiment became the basis for his bestselling book School for Startups.
Jim has presented globally and worked with organizations including UPS, Wells Fargo, Chick-fil-A, McKinsey, Toshiba, CitiCorp, and IIT Bombay. His media appearances include CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and The New York Times. His radio show won the SBA Media Award, he’s been called the “Simon Cowell of venture capital” by CNN, and Microsoft/MSN named him one of the “Top 10 Leading Speakers to Follow.”
Through The School for Startups, Jim teaches that entrepreneurship doesn’t require creativity, big money, or blind passion—just a proven framework, reduced risk, and the right guidance. With over 20 years of experience, his approach has helped thousands of entrepreneurs build sustainable, real-world businesses. Read more at: https://schoolforstartups.com/
OUR ENTREPRENEUR PRESENTERS:
Joe Massa is a seasoned media professional with over two decades of experience across radio, podcasting, marketing, PR, and advertising. He is the owner and operator of Podtopia Network, a full-service podcast network that helps creators launch, grow, and monetize their shows. With more than 20 years in broadcasting and podcasting, Joe has developed deep expertise in high-quality audio production, content development, and guest curation. His background includes roles in radio starting in 2003—serving as Music Director, Promotions Director, Program Director, On-Air Host, and nationally syndicated radio host on two satellite platforms. This long-standing experience fuels his commitment to elevating podcasts and helping creators reach their full potential. Read more at: https://www.podtopianetwork.com/
As a former podcast publicist for an international PR firm, Joe specialized in scaling podcasts and connecting hosts with top-tier, high-quality guests. His passion lies in amplifying impactful voices and meaningful stories, and he continues this work through Podtopia, which offers:
- Podcast production and editing
- Growth and marketing strategies
- Guest and sponsor sourcing
- Distribution and monetization support
- Consulting packages for podcasters at any level
In addition to running Podtopia, Joe is the host of The Measuring Post, a podcast focused on self-development, personal growth, and heartfelt storytelling. His goal is to create conversations that inspire listeners and spark deeper reflection. Whether someone is just starting a show or looking to take it to the next level, Joe brings the experience, industry insight, and passion to guide podcasters through the ever-evolving world of digital media. Read more at: https://www.themeasuringpost.com/
Nicky Wake is the founder of Chapter 2 Dating, a dedicated community and dating platform created by widows, for widows and widowers. The platform welcomes anyone who has lost a life partner or significant other—regardless of marital status, age, presence of children, or LGBTQIA+ identity—and offers a safe, understanding space for those navigating life after loss.
After losing her husband Andy in April 2020 at age 49, Nicky struggled to imagine dating again and found mainstream apps overwhelming, discouraging, and lacking the empathy widows need when taking those tentative steps forward. Inspired by the deep support she experienced within the widow community, she created Chapter 2 as a place where widows and widowers can truly understand one another’s grief while still honoring the desire to move forward. “Chapter 2” can mean different things for different people—friendship, companionship, support, dating, or physical comfort—and the platform reflects that range.
Built and partly funded by widows, Chapter 2 provides an exclusive app and website with a community forum, blog, and advice hub, all designed to support members who may be dating for the first time in years or have never dated online before. Safety and trust are core values: the platform uses a rigorous sign-up process, vetting of all profiles, robust reporting features, and secure data practices to protect vulnerable users. Chapter 2 also hosts free in-person events to help members connect in real life and encourages users to spread awareness so more widows and widowers can find solace, understanding, and hope. Ultimately, Nicky’s mission is to create the world’s best community for those who have suffered loss—helping each person move forward at their own pace and discover their own “next chapter.” Read more at: https://www.chapter2dating.app/